Eastport-South Manor Central School District’s Virtual Enterprise team, Duvaire de Parfum, earned Silver recognition for booth design at the Virtual Enterprise New York State and Northeast Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, held at Long Island University in Brookville.
The annual event featured more than 2,300 students representing 150 student-run firms from across New York State and New England. The competition challenges high school students to demonstrate their knowledge of entrepreneurship and business management through a realistic simulation of the corporate world.
Virtual Enterprise programs mirror real-world commerce, with students operating classroom-based companies while assuming professional roles such as chief executive officer, marketing manager and chief financial officer. Teams are responsible for developing business plans, creating products and preparing marketing strategies before presenting their work at trade shows and competitions. Firms are evaluated on business overviews, oral presentations and question-and-answer competency.
In addition to placing among the top 20 for booth design, Duvaire de Parfum also competed in the categories of best sales pitch and business plan, further showcasing the team’s preparation and collaboration.
Duvaire de Parfum’s mission centers on creating bold, long-lasting fragrances designed to inspire confidence and self-expression. The company emphasizes clean ingredients and high-quality oils, aiming to provide a stylish and sustainable scent experience while making luxury fragrances accessible to a broad audience.
The Virtual Enterprise program has been part of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District for six years, giving students valuable hands-on experience in leadership, teamwork and business strategy.
The district congratulated team members Thomas D’Agostino, Justin Dux, Brady Franco, Dean Fontanetta, Vincent Milano and Christopher Randazzo on their achievement and strong representation of the school community.
Photo caption: Members of Eastport-South Manor’s Virtual Enterprise team, Duvaire de Parfum, won silver for booth design at the statewide competition. Photo courtesy of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District.